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Maderson Family History

Maderson Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mayerson, Manderson, Anderson, Enderson, Merson, Marson, Akerson

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Where is the Maderson family from?

You can see how Maderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maderson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maderson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Maderson family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maderson's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Maderson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maderson. 47% of Maderson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Maderson women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Janitor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maderson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 131 immigration records available for the last name Maderson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 69 military records available for the last name Maderson. For the veterans among your Maderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maderson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1982, in the United States, Maderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Maderson in 1980 was 86, and 97 in 1982.

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